George Koutsakis

I’m Scottish, which I feel says a lot concerning my love for whisky and quality drinks. Yet, my tastes truly expanded after moving to Tokyo in 2012 and working for one of Japan’s largest Scotch importers; this was when

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I’m Scottish, which I feel says a lot concerning my love for whisky and quality drinks. Yet, my tastes truly expanded after moving to Tokyo in 2012 and working for one of Japan’s largest Scotch importers; this was when the craft of Japanese whisky started leading me towards my career in whisky. Today, I live between Taiwan and Hong Kong, acting as head of whisky and spirits for the world-renowned auction house Spink in Hong Kong. I continue to consult, hold tastings, and write about whisky, drinks, and food for some of the world's most respected publications, including The New York Times, Playboy, Financial Times, Food & Wine, and The Japan Times. Feel free to follow my adventures on Instagram @whiskyislander & my food stories @islander.eats.